1956 Map of Hecker, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of Hecker

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The Calcasieu River defines the western edge of this coastal prairie landscape, winding past Point Fine and Stackpole Island near the small settlement of Hecker. In the mid-1950s, this area was a hub of resource extraction and agriculture, dominated by the sprawling infrastructure of the Iowa Oil and Gas Field. Dozens of Oil Wells and Gas Wells are scattered across the southern sections, while an extensive network of artificial waterways, including the Louisiana Irrigation Canal and Jones Canal, supported the local rice farming economy.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.7 inches

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